Two categories of evolutionary challenges result from escalating human impacts on the planet. The first arises from cancers, pathogens and pests that evolve too quickly, and the second from the inability
The number and extent of roads will expand dramatically this century. Globally, at least 25 million kilometres of new roads are anticipated by 2050; a 60% increase in the total length of roads over that
As Jammu and Kashmir continues to reel under its worst floods in 60 years, which have stranded over 6 lakh people and killed about 200, the attention is slowly veering towards the reasons and causes behind
‘It seems to have doubts on Gadgil, Kasturirangan reports’ Irked by the ambivalence of the Environment Ministry on Western Ghats conservation, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Tuesday ordered the
In yet another step to speed up green clearances, involving forest diversion proposals for infrastructure projects, the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) has asked the States to set up a land
A media workshop on climate change and environment reporting and discussion on changing trend in media ownership and its impact on coverage of environmental issue was organized by the Centre for Environment,
Tribunal asks environment secretary to submit affidavit clarifying whether states have been asked for suggestions about areas that will be included in eco-sensitive zones The National Green Tribunal
PUNE: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has restrained the Talegaon Dabhade Municipal Council from felling any trees for a proposed road widening project and has pulled up the civic body for failing to
Cancer was responsible for 16% deaths among Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) employees between January 2010 and April 2014, said epidemiologists from the DAE-run Tata Memorial Hospital, Parel, on Tuesday.
The high court has directed UP Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) to collect sample of Gomti river's water and furnish the test report before it within a month. The court wants to know whether the water is
HYDERABAD: Chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu has declared a war against illegal mining in the state, which has caused a huge loss of revenue to the state. Interestingly, the Drive against the illegal
GURGAON: Following an order from the National Green Tribunal (NGT), the MCG has asked the marble traders of Sikanderpur to clear the debris from the Aravali forest area in a week's time and warned them
With world leaders getting ready to give a political push to the efforts to deal with the climate change at a mega summit in New York on September 23, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) on Tuesday
KORAPUT: Tension gripped Hindustan Aeronautics Limited's (HAL) unit at Sunabeda in Koraput district as land losers forcibly ploughed around 50 acre on its premises on Monday. The agitators were demanding
Most from Jajpur dist At least 50 new dengue patients were admitted at the SCB Medical College Hospital here during the past 24 hours, taking the total number of dengue patients currently undergoing
The district transport department has decided to launch a drive against vehicles flouting pollution norms. The department is planning surprise checks. Moreover, in order to curb the rising air pollution
Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will present a project of Rs2,720 crore for cleaning of Khan river passing through middle of Indore city before the Central Government in New Delhi on September 10.
Stating that e-rickshaws are ‘illegal’ according to existing laws, the Delhi High Court on Tuesday rejected the Central government’s plea to lift the ban on e-rickshaws. A bench of Justices Badar Durrez
New breed will be free from pesticide residue & giving 150% more per-hectare yield Rising to the challenge posed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for innovation, agricultural scientists have invented
Development schemes for the plantation sector are waiting for cabinet approval for implementation by the commodity boards and other stakeholders, a top official said here Tuesday. "The final schemes
